Eli Finkel, director of social psychology at Northwestern University, believes couples are setting unrealistic goals for marriage, which results in a sense of failure to live up to these demands. Article written by Ian Sample.
Slate.com: Selfie-Loathing
How Instagram exaggerates the aspects of Facebook that are well-known to threaten a users’ self-esteem. Article written by Jessica Winter.
PsychCentral: How To Raise Your Self-Esteem
Useful and practical techniques for reducing the tendency to harshly evaluate oneself. Article written by Stanley J. Gross, Ed.D.
http://psychcentral.com/lib/how-to-raise-your-self-esteem/000737
ScienceDaily: Foods and moods: Considering the future may help people make better food choices
Most people are more likely to eat junk food when they’re in bad moods. Why? And what changes can we make to avoid resorting to junk food to make us feel better?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140212164312.htm?vsmaid=88
The Huffington Post: Demystifying Therapy: 5 Insider Tips for Finding a Good Therapist
Practical advice on how to choose a psychotherapist. Article written by Daniela Tempesta.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniela-tempesta-lcsw/how-to-pick-a-therapist_b_4571857.html